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Performance | The Wonderful Martial Arts of Shaolin Temple Is Performed at the Cross-Strait Cultural Industries Fair

Appreciating the performance of martial arts and Chinese zither, watching the handmade art show and viewing the Silk Road... On the morning of November 1, the 12th Cross-Strait Cultural Industries Fair (hereinafter referred to as the Fair) was held in Xiamen. Through wonderful cultural performance and abundant cultural products, Henan displayed its inheritance and innovation. Five boys led by Li Leyi, Director of Office of Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Center, performed martial arts at the Fair. They will bring a dozen eye-catching performances of martial arts to guests during the Fair.

Accompanied by the relevant personnel in charge of Culture and Tourism Department of Henan Province, Zhang Xu, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the PRC, Gao Zheng, Director of Industrial Development Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the PRC, Long Mingbiao, Deputy Director of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council PRC and other leaders appreciated the amazing performance of Shaolin Temple’s martial arts and Tai chi, listened to the melodious melody of Lankao Chinese zither and watched the paper-cut art show performed by inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.

It is reported that the Henan Exhibition Area adheres to the design concept of “Center of Heaven and Earth”, “Important Node City along the Belt and Road” and “The Yellow River: Birthplace of the Civilization”, and integrates the excellent traditional culture & characteristic ICH element with design of the exhibition hall and display devices, so as to highlight the artistic appeal and aesthetic value of Henan Exhibition Area. A decorative wall for displaying pictures of cities and relevant scenic areas along the Yellow River in Henan has also been set up, showing visitors a river of happiness achieved by developing cultural tourism in the new era.

It is learned that the Cross-Strait Cultural Industries Fair, sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee, Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the PRC,  National Radio and Television Administration and Fujian Municipal People’s Government, has been held successively for 11 sessions with “The Marrow of Tradition, the Future of Creativity” as its purpose. With the subject of “Co-existence of Culture and Tourism”, the 4-day Fair is expected to hold 39 supporting activities and 141 special activities this year.

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